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- pronunciation:
- ihn
struhkt
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- Word Combinations (verb), Word History, Word Builder, Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
instructs, instructing, instructed |
| definition 1: |
to teach; educate; inform.
The coach instructed us in the rules of the sport.The supervisor instructed them in the operation of the new machine.Could you instruct me as to how to fill out this form?- synonyms:
- educate, inform, school, teach
- similar words:
- advise, apprise, brief, coach, drill, edify, enlighten, familiarize, indoctrinate, initiate, lesson, train, tutor
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| definition 2: |
to order or direct; command.
The troops were instructed to cease fire.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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The sheriff instructed the officers to begin searching the woods.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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City officials instructed that the city be evacuated.[verb + (that) + subjunctive clause
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- synonyms:
- bid, command, direct, order, tell
- similar words:
- ask, charge, enjoin
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| related words: |
call, counsel, dictate, discipline, form, guide, inform, prime, qualify, require, show |
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Instruct is from a Latin word that means "to equip or furnish with information."
Word Builder: instruct +
- instructor:
a person who instructs.
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